Thirty-six (36) trainees from the Iraya Mangyan community in Puerto Galera recently completed a three-day Carpentry NC II Training conducted by MDC’s Skills Training and Assessment Unit, in partnership with Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI).
The training program was designed to enhance participants’ technical skills, strengthen their confidence, and open up greater employment opportunities within the construction industry. Through hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations, the trainees gained essential carpentry knowledge and competencies—equipping them to build not only quality structures, but also more secure and promising futures for themselves and their families.
An NC II Competency Assessment will be scheduled to formally evaluate the trainees’ proficiency and certify those who meet the required national standards. A graduation ceremony will follow to recognize their dedication and successful completion of the program.
This initiative forms part of MDC’s continuing nation-building efforts, aligned with the broader commitment of the Ayala Group to create meaningful and inclusive opportunities for communities across the country.